Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, White, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Brown
White, Reddish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.3-52.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BaSO4
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.634-1.6371.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Optimism